Healthy Turkey Chili
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4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
486 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Turkey Chili
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This healthy turkey chili is great for busy weekdays and one of my favorite recipes to meal prep! This flavor-packed chili has both stove top and slow cooker instructions and is ready to knock your socks off!
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey used 93% lean
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 TBSP chopped fresh garlic
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 Jalapeño cored, deveined and finely chopped
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1.5 TBSP chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 can pinto chili beans (15-16 oz) mild, medium, or spicy
- ½ tsp cocoa powder optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- cheese and sour cream and lime for topping
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS - choose your favorites!
- Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
- Sliced jalapeño peppers
- grated cheddar cheese
- crispy corn chips
- fresh scallions
- Sliced avocado
- Pico de Gallo
- salsa
Instructions
STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil over high heat in a medium-large pot or dutch oven.
- Add the turkey and cook until lightly browned, approx. 5 minutes, chopping/stirring with the side of a spoon or spatula to break it up into crumbles.
- Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, celery, and jalapeño along with oregano, chili powder, cumin, and a bay leaf. Mix well and cook an additional 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.
- Next add the diced tomatoes (no need to drain) and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer (somewhere between low and medium) and cover pot with a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes, checking and stirring about halfway through.
- Add chili beans, optional cocoa powder (love it so) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Divide chili into bowls and top with all your favorite chili toppings!
SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil over high heat in a medium-large pot or dutch oven. Add the turkey and cook until lightly browned, approx. 5 minutes, chopping/stirring with the side of a spoon or spatula to break it up into crumbles. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Transfer turkey to the slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients. Mix and secure the lid. Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
- Season with any additional salt and pepper desired (to taste) and portion into bowls. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Craving some HEAT? You make this chili spicy by adding the seeds from the jalapeño into the mix or even using two jalapeños in your chili. Another option is some ground cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for some tasty fire in your bowl!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on toppings chosen and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
1137mg
(47%)
Potassium
1690mg
(48%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
3341IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1137mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1690mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3341IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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